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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - 1d

Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.

MarketWatch - 1d

Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?

CBS News - 1d

Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits

Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessions

Financial Times - 1d

How does the mortgage interest tax deduction work? Experts explain

The mortgage interest deduction can save homeowners money on taxes — but it's not for everyone, experts say.

CBS News - 1d

Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle

Mortgage rates didn’t move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.

NBC News - 1d

Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle

Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken.

CNBC - 1d

White House defends sweeping pause on grants and loans

The Trump White House on Tuesday defended a widespread pause on federal grants and loans in the face of confusion among nonprofit groups and outrage from Democrats over the order. Press secretary ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump administration pauses all federal grants and loans

The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the ...

CBS News - 2d

White House pauses federal grants and loans

Democrats warn the move could have "devastating consequences" on programmes that people across the US rely on.

BBC News - 2d

Is the tool as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.

BBC News - 3d

US pauses tariffs on Colombia after deal on deportations

Bogotá had turned back American planes carrying deported migrants

Financial Times - 3d

FDA pauses updates on foodborne outbreak probes

The Trump administration's "short pause" on communications, expected to end on Feb. 1, has affected FDA updates on food contamination investigations.

CBS News - 6d

Trump promised to lower housing costs. Mortgage rates stand in the way.

The 30-year mortgage rate fell for the first time in six weeks, but remains elevated.

MarketWatch - 6d

Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins. US politics live – latest updates . Trump administration appointees are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why

Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Reeves backs plans for looser limits on mortgage lending

UK chancellor favours proposals by financial regulator for banks to take more risks to boost home ownership

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Newsom announces bank mortgage loan grace period after wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Saturday commitments from five major banks to offer homeowners affected by the wildfires a 90-day grace period on their mortgage payments. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

BBC News - Jan. 17

4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January

If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Mortgages, credit cards, auto loans: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2025

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates further in 2025, paving the way for slightly lower borrowing costs for consumers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza

The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say

Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.

Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households

Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year

Financial Times - Jan. 10

30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts

Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.

CBS News - Jan. 9

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Alaska's snow crab season is back after pause, but uncertainty looms

Biologists blamed the rapid decline of snow crab on a 2018 climate-fueled heatwave. Some fishermen are still reeling as they face a murky future.

CBS News - Jan. 6

C.F.P.B Sues Unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025

Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.

CBS News - Jan. 6

UK mortgage approvals fall in November

Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?

The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Carvana slammed by Hindenburg, and the stock pauses its meteoric rise

Carvana Co. stock closed about 2% lower on Thursday after a scathing short-seller report called the company’s turnaround a “mirage,” after initially adding to gains that have topped 300% in the ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

Rising mortgage interest rates collided with the slowest month of the year for sales.

CNBC - Jan. 2

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